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Baked Chicken Legs and Rice Delight is a family favorite.

Baked Chicken Legs and Rice is a hearty, one-dish meal featuring tender chicken drumsticks nestled in fluffy, seasoned rice — simple comfort food at its best!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown chicken legs slightly.
  3. In a baking dish, combine rice, broth, onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Arrange chicken on top of the rice mixture.
  5. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  6.  

Notes

  • Rinse rice for fluffier texture
  • Add frozen peas or carrots for extra veggies
  • Use bone-in thighs as an alternative
  • Season rice generously for best flavor
  • Broil chicken briefly for a crispy skin

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